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  • Family line of William & Harriet Asby Peacock
    Family line of William & Harriet Asby Peacock
    Text       The Merton area (Lots 26-35 2SDS Trafalgar) was settled as early as 1810. the first settlers were David Utter, Joseph Smith, William Bates, Cornelius Tipps and Henry Cale. The community adopted the name "Merton" when the post office opened in 1852. The name was likely chosen to commemorate the battle …
    Text     The Merton area (Lots 26-35 2SDS Trafalgar) was settled as early as 1810. the first settlers were David Utter, Joseph Smith, William Bates, Cornelius Tipps and Henry Cale. The community …
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Women's Auxilliary Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Volunteer Firefighters #2 Station, Eighth Line (1939-1964).
    Women's Auxilliary Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Volunteer Firefighters #2 Station, Eighth Line (1939-1964).
    ImageText       Photo caption: “Oakville’s volunteer brigade were hosted by the women’s auxiliary at its 25th anniversary. Mrs. Dora Wright (left) holds one end of the cake as fireman Bill Cook, District Chief George Wright, and District Deputy Chief Eldon Perkins prepare to cut it with an axe. Mrs. Jessie Perkins supports …
    ImageText     Photo caption: “Oakville’s volunteer brigade were hosted by the women’s auxiliary at its 25th anniversary. Mrs. Dora Wright (left) holds one end of the cake as fireman Bill Cook, District …
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Newspaper Clipping re the 1921 Deaths of Michael Lafey and James William Biggar
    Newspaper Clipping re the 1921 Deaths of Michael Lafey and James William Biggar
    Text       The newspaper clipping has reversed the given names of James William Biggar. His grave headstone is inscribed, James William Bigger.
    Text     The newspaper clipping has reversed the given names of James William Biggar. His grave headstone is inscribed, James William Bigger.
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • S.S. #7 Honor Roll For Aiding War Victim's Fund
    S.S. #7 Honor Roll For Aiding War Victim's Fund
    ImageText       Miss Gladys McCleary was a long-time teacher at McCurdy's Corners School, Ninth Line and Derry Roads which was S.S.#8. She became a school inspector and later a trustee. Halton County has honoured her work by naming a school after her. Please see the link provided here. S.S. #7 was the …
    ImageText     Miss Gladys McCleary was a long-time teacher at McCurdy's Corners School, Ninth Line and Derry Roads which was S.S.#8. She became a school inspector and later a trustee. Halton County …
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Diamond Anniversary at Sheridan United Church, 1929
    Diamond Anniversary at Sheridan United Church, 1929
    TextImage  Toronto Daily Star (1892-1971), 4 Nov 1929     A newspaper article about the 60th or diamond anniversary of Sheridan United Church in 1929.
    TextImage  Toronto Daily Star (1892-1971), 4 Nov 1929   A newspaper article about the 60th or diamond anniversary of Sheridan United Church in 1929.
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Have All Sheridan Property Needed For Roads Says Elson, March 29, 1956
    Have All Sheridan Property Needed For Roads Says Elson, March 29, 1956
    TextImage  Oakville-Trafalgar Journal, 29 Mar 1956, Section 1, p. 1, column 1     Newspaper article about the expansion of the Queen Elizabeth Highway which required the demolition of the little village of Sheridan, Ontario.
    TextImage  Oakville-Trafalgar Journal, 29 Mar 1956, Section 1, p. 1, column 1   Newspaper article about the expansion of the Queen Elizabeth Highway which required the demolition of the little village of Sheridan, Ontario.
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Hettie Biggar, Newspaper Articles at Age 90 and Age 98
    Hettie Biggar, Newspaper Articles at Age 90 and Age 98
    ImageText       Although the newspaper is identified only as "The Star" in the photo bylines, it is likely the Oakville Record Star which was published from 1949 to 1962 by Wilder and Tina Brickenridge. It was sold in 1962 to the Toronto Star.
    ImageText     Although the newspaper is identified only as "The Star" in the photo bylines, it is likely the Oakville Record Star which was published from 1949 to 1962 by Wilder and …
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Newspaper Clippings of Wedding of Ethel Conover and Wilbert Biggar
    Newspaper Clippings of Wedding of Ethel Conover and Wilbert Biggar
    ImageText       The surname "Conover" was changed by the family from the Dutch, "Coevenhoven" or "Van Coenhoven".
    ImageText     The surname "Conover" was changed by the family from the Dutch, "Coevenhoven" or "Van Coenhoven".
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
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